The Sociology Department offers a specialized program in Criminology at The University of New Mexico designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to the field.
Criminology, B.A.
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Overview
Courses focus on the characteristics and causes of crime and deviance and on the origins, nature and consequences of societal reactions to crime and deviance, giving particular attention to the criminal justice system. Basic instruction is also given in sociological theory and research methods.
The Criminology at The University of New Mexico is particularly appropriate for students wishing to pursue one of the following career options:
graduate work in the social sciences with a special emphasis on criminology or criminal justice
a career in criminal justice (e.g., law enforcement, corrections, crime prevention), especially in agencies or departments involved in planning and evaluation
a career in law, social work or counseling
A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required. Most entry-level positions for criminology majors reside with law enforcement, governmental, or social service agencies/organizations. Students must usually be willing to start in an entry-level position in order to prepare for advancement. Depending upon the student’s career goals, many employers also require graduate education.
Career Opportunities
A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus, Blended
Programme Structure
Courses Included- Introduction to Sociology
- Crime, Public Policy & the Criminal Justice System
- Deviance
- Causes of Crime and Delinquency
- Sociological Theory
- Introduction to Research Methods
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
68The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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520The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher is required for regular admission to the criminology major.
- The Department will accept the grade of C in required and elective courses in the Criminology major but requires that the student maintains a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in courses applied to the Criminology major.
- Courses taken for CR/NC or Audit cannot be applied to major requirements.
Tuition Fee
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269 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 269 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Albuquerque
- 870 - 1360 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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